AI updates

Perplexity's computer agent can now plan and work on your files without leaving your Mac, if you pay for Pro, Max or Enterprise.

Meshy now lets you select part of a 3D model and change it with one sentence, so you stop regenerating the whole thing.

Black Forest Labs released FLUX 3 Image Klein as a free download, so you can make and edit images on your own computer.

Google's new Gemini 4 Argon model is in the Gemini app for AI Pro and Ultra subscribers, with clearer answers and better coding.

SpaceX folded Grok, X Premium and the Cursor code editor into one X Subscription from $8 to $200 a month, replacing SuperGrok.

From 9 October 2026, free Gemini accounts only get the small Flash-Lite model, while Flash and Pro need a paid plan.

Google released Nano Banana 2.1, and its developer price per image is about half that of Nano Banana 2.

ElevenLabs launched Eleven v4 and v4 Turbo, its new voice models, and both work on every plan including the free one.

Claude Opus 5.5 scores higher than Opus 5 on coding tests, costs about 40% less to run, and paid Claude plans get higher limits.

Google's Lyria 3.5 music model is now in the Gemini app, with short or long tracks, genre picks and vocal or instrumental styles.

Since 3 September 2026, Suno Pro allows 20 downloads a month and Premier 60, a limit tied to its Warner Music settlement.